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Financiers: ESG May be ‘Woke Capitalism’ But Keep an Eye on It

Capital providers including EnCap Flatrock Midstream worry the cost of inaction is great while Quantum Capital Group warns that the next Democratic president could be “worse than the last.”

Supreme Court’s Uinta Rail Decision Gives Energy Industry a Win

In a win for the energy industry, the Supreme Court justices narrowed the scope of environmental reviews in a case involving the Uinta rail project.

Constitution Pipeline Back on Table as Williams Re-Starts Push

Williams Cos. says it is taking steps to secure the permits necessary to advance the Constitution Pipeline and Northeast Supply Enhancement projects.

Trump Seeks to Fast-Track New Nuclear Licenses, Overhaul Regulatory Agency

U.S. President Donald Trump ordered the nation's independent nuclear regulatory commission to cut down on regulations and fast-track new licenses for reactors and power plants.

US Redirects Puerto Rico Solar Power Funds to Oil Plants

The Trump administration will halt funding of $365 million awarded during the previous administration for rooftop solar power in Puerto Rico and redirect it to fossil fuel burning plants. 

Renewables, Fossil Fuels Unite on Threat to Texas ‘Energy Miracle’

Texas legislation from three bills has put renewable energy in the crosshairs, despite opposition from the Texas Oil and Gas Association, among others.

Jury Sides with Marathon in $123.7MM Force Majeure Case

At the peak of Winter Storm Uri between Feb. 15 and Feb. 20, 2021, Marathon faced a force majeure event in fulfilling its supply contract with Koch Energy Services.

Three Killed, Two Injured at Port Arthur LNG Project

Three Bechtel workers died at Sempra Energy’s Port Arthur LNG construction site, and the company has halted work there until an investigation is completed.

Trump Emergency Move Aims to Cut Approval Times for Energy Projects to 28 Days

The Trump administration on April 23 said it would implement an emergency permitting process for energy and mining projects on federal land. 

US Halts Construction of Equinor’s Empire Wind Project Offshore NY

In a post on X, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said construction activity is being stopped “until further review of information that suggests the Biden administration rushed through its approval without sufficient analysis.”